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The Evolution of Record Manufacturing and Playback Speeds
24:14 - 28:01 (03:47)
This podcast episode discusses the evolution of record production speeds and how the transition from 78 to 33 and a third RPM affected the length of music on each side of a record.
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The frequency at which a sound is recorded or reproduced is measured in revolutions per minute (RPM) and is crucial for capturing accurate pitch and sound quality.
24:14 - 25:12 (00:58)
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Summary
The frequency at which a sound is recorded or reproduced is measured in revolutions per minute (RPM) and is crucial for capturing accurate pitch and sound quality. Compression of a sound wave can alter the information, leading to distortion and changes in pitch.
ChapterThe Evolution of Record Manufacturing and Playback Speeds
EpisodeVinyl Records: Black Magic at Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast discusses the transition of record speeds, from 78 revolutions per minute to 33 and a third, and the role gears played in stepping down the speed of a motor.
25:12 - 28:01 (02:48)
record speeds
Summary
This podcast discusses the transition of record speeds, from 78 revolutions per minute to 33 and a third, and the role gears played in stepping down the speed of a motor.